Our HBCUs Matter Foundation

My Money My Legacy

The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc. proudly introduces the “My Money, My Legacy” Program, an innovative initiative designed to equip high school students and HBCU students with essential money management skills to secure their financial future.

High school students and HBCU students

From ourhbcusmatter.org/social-impact-programs ↗

About this program

This program integrates a comprehensive Money Management Curriculum tailored specifically to address the unique needs and challenges faced by HBCU students. Through a series of engaging workshops and interactive sessions, participants will embark on a transformative journey to financial literacy and empowerment.

Students gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental financial principles, including budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and debt management, equipping them with essential skills for navigating their financial futures effectively.

Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, students learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining budgets, tracking expenses, setting financial goals, and making informed spending decisions tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.

The program educates students on the importance of protecting their financial well-being through responsible credit card usage, effective debt management strategies, fraud prevention, and consumer rights awareness, empowering them to safeguard their financial assets and mitigate risks.

Students are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to plan for their long-term financial goals, including understanding the importance of saving and investing, preparing for life transitions such as transitioning to the workforce or pursuing higher education, and building financial resilience to overcome setbacks and achieve financial independence.

Questions

What do students learn?

Foundational Financial Concepts: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental financial principles, including budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and debt management, equipping them with essential skills for navigating their financial futures effectively.

How do students learn practical money management?

Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, students learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining budgets, tracking expenses, setting financial goals, and making informed spending decisions tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.

Details

Who
High school students and HBCU students

Run by